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EO55 UZW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,917 mi
Last recorded121,917 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 UZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 121,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tail box corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 121,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

tail box corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,528 miles

air bag warning does not illuminate

Fail 6 Jul 2017 106,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag warning does not illuminate

high level brake light does not illuminate

Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,224 miles

Air Bag warning lamp does not illuminate

Fail 29 Jun 2016 92,224 miles

Air Bag warning lamp does not illuminate

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,721 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,165 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,184 miles

Exhaust outer skin is corroded on the rear silencer and the mid section

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,159 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 59,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,128 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,100 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 22,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,055 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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EO55 UZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO55 UZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO55 UZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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